Oct 9, 2023 · Tradescantia fluminensis, also known as inch plant, is a spiderwort appreciated for its easy care and propagation. Although its quick growth has earned this species a status as pest plant in many countries, it’s perfect for anyone looking to add a little green to their home without too much of a hassle.

Tradescantia fluminensis is a species of spiderwort native to South America. It is one of several plants known by the common name wandering Jew. It is also known as small-leaf spiderwort, [1] river spiderwort, inch plant, speedy Henry, [2] wandering willie[3] and wandering trad. [4][5]

Small-leaf spiderwort or inch plant is an evergreen trailing herbaceous perennial groundcover in the spiderwort family (Commelinaceae). It is native to southeastern and southern Brazil to northern Argentina. The specific epithet, fluminensis, …

Oct 24, 2024 · What is Tradescantia fluminensis? This white-flowered wandering jew species is a popular indoor plant. It’s an evergreen perennial that is easy to grow. As long as you keep your river spiderwort in check, the flowers and foliage are worth it. Those beautiful, three-petaled flowers are really showy!

Small-leaf Spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis) prefers bright indirect light, average warmth, moderate humidity and consistently moist, rich, well-drained soil coupled with fortnightly feeding in the growing season.

‘Feeling Flirty’ is a low maintenance, easy-to-grow Tradescantia or “inch plant”, brightening any space with its carefree, colorful charm, as it grows and “inches” along. Its trailing leaves are small, not more than an inch or two in length, and a lovely shade of pinkish-purple. Leaves have cool green stripes, almost as if they were hand-painted.

Aug 5, 2020 · The most popular types of Tradescantia plants to keep indoors are Tradescantia fluminensis (spiderwort), Tradescantia pallida (purple heart), and Tradescantia zebrina (wandering Jew). This type of wandering Jew houseplant has purple and green leaves with a stripe pattern that resembles zebra’s stripes.

Mar 15, 2025 · Tradescantia fluminensis, commonly known as the Fluminensis Tradescantia, is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial with attractive, vibrant foliage.

Trailing, soft, hairless, perennial groundcover with succulent, soft, creeping stems that root at all nodes touching the ground. Dark green, shiny, smooth and slightly fleshy leaves (3-6 cm long ) are oval with pointed tips. White flowers (2 cm diameter, Dec-Jan) are 3-petalled and in small clusters. No fruit or seed is produced in New Zealand.

Oct 26, 2023 · The Wandering Jew plant is the common name given to a number of plants from the Tradescantia genus, including the scientific name Tradescantia Fluminensis, Tradescantia Pallida, and the most popular one – Tradescanita Zabrina.